- 56
After Francesco Salviati
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- After Francesco Salviati
- Alexander the Great kneeling before the High Priest of Ammon (Bartsch 22; Hind 27.I)
- Engraving on paper
- Sheet: 256 by 197mm; 10 by 7¾in
Engraving, circa 1540, a good impression of the first state (of two), before Antonio Salamanca's address, printing with wiping scratches in the sky, on paper with an indistict shape within a Double Circle watermark
Condition
With thread margins, trimmed to the platemark in places, in good condition apart from some scattered fox marks (mainly in the sky), remains of previous support sheet along edges of sheet, unframed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The confirmation that the designer was Salviati came when the preparatory drawing for the priest was sold in these rooms on the 18th of February, 1991, lot 75.